EATING

35%

DRINKING

55%

SIGHTSEEING

5%

FREE TIME

5%

Distillery Visits

Distillery tours are the heart of what we do on the Bourbon Trail.  We work with different distilleries across Kentucky to craft an itinerary that represents the best of the Bourbon and Rye industry. Some of these are newer distilleries that have opened recently to the public. Others are the classics. We mix both to give a good representation of it all.

Charles Grabitzky, the whiskey specialist of Rascal + Thorn, is leading this tour.

Unique Excursions

Not only are we getting to visit many of the famous Bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, but we will have some special arrangements to production areas and private tastings.

One of the most exciting parts of this trip will be a filling your own bottles from a variety of barrels at Three Boys Farm Distilling. You don’t get the opportunity very often to go to a distillery and choose your own barrel! This will be a highlight of the tour.

Dining

Food is always an important part of a Bourbon Trail tour! Louisville is one of the powerhouse dining centers of the South. Included in this Bourbon Trail Tour are two group dinners at great restaurants to enjoy some of this fine cuisine.

The group dynamic makes a trip like this fun as we can all experience the distilleries during the day, and the food and drink in the eve.

We will have lunch every day between distillery visits.

Itinerary

Please note. This itinerary is still being created and is fluid. But rest assured, it will be filled with incredible Kentucky experiences. The itinerary below is an example of what we will experience.

Wednesday – Arrive in Louisville for a 4-night stay.  Distillery Experience in the afternoon. Evening group dinner in Louisville.

Thursday – After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Castle & Key for a distillery tour and lunch. Afternoon visit to Three Boys Farm Distilling where we can fill our own bottles straight from the barrel. Drinks at Michter’s.

Friday – After breakfast at the hotel, we leave and hit the trail. Early visit to Independent Stave Cooperage. Tour and experience at Bardstown Bourbon Co followed by lunch at Bottled in Bond. Afternoon visit to Lux Row Distillers. Group dinner in Louisville.

Saturday – Our final day in Louisville consists of one last distillery experience followed by an afternoon at Churchill Downs to visit the Kentucky Derby Museum. We will also have seats to watch the horses and the Preakness that will be live-streamed from Baltimore. Evening on own.

Sunday – Departure from Louisville after breakfast at the hotel.

Highlights

Distilleries

  • Bardstown Bourbon Co
  • Castle & Key
  • Lux Row Distillers
  • Three Boys Farm Distilling
  • Peerless Distilling
  • Michters
  • and others

Excursions

  • Cooperage Tour
  • Bottle filling at Three Boys Farm
  • Special tastings
  • Many other treats
Included
  • 4-night stay in Louisville at select hotel
  • Transportation on the Bourbon Trail
  • Distillery Tours and Tastings
  • Cooperage Tour
  • 4 breakfasts (hotel), 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Guides
Not Included
  • Transportation to or from Louisville (air or car) before/after tour
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks during included meals, unless noted
  • Tips to driver
Accomodations

We select the best hotel for the group in downtown Louisville with walking access to restaurants and all local attractions.

$1595 USD Per Person

Early sign up discount of $100 if deposit received before March 31, 2022.

A deposit of $395 is due to secure a place on the trip. Reservations are taken on a first-come / first-serve basis.

The $1595 price per person is based on double occupancy, two people sharing a room.  If you are a single and are ok with sharing a room, then the price does not change.  If you are a single and want your own room, then there is a single supplement of $400.

Final payment is due 45 days prior to the start of the tour.

Please contact us for a Reservation Form if you are interested in joining us.

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